The Black-headed Duck is a small, teal-sized duck found in temperate South America. This species is unique among ducks in that it is an obligate brood parasite. In its interactions with its host species, Black-headed Ducks procure the services of incubation from the host; as a precocial species, parental care provided newly-hatched ducklings is minimal since Black-headed Duck young soon leave host broods.
Photographed in Slimbridge WWT
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Hola Bob,bella imagen de este desconocido y pequeño pato.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteNo parece muy grande ahí escondido y vigilante entre la hierba.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo,
I have never seen this bird.Great photo!
ReplyDeleteIf you are going to South America you might see it, or in a captive position.
DeleteHe appears to be annoyed at being awakened.... Neat shot.
ReplyDeletePlaying hide and seek with you Bob.
ReplyDeletepeter
Really great photography.
ReplyDeleteSome nice info on the bird and a nice capture too Bob.
ReplyDeletehe had his eye on you
ReplyDeletepretty.
ReplyDeleteYes, very petty.
DeleteA cuckoo duck? I didn't know there was such a thing,
ReplyDeleteA lovely bird too. Thanks Bob.
Sorry, that these cute ducks is so little. Regards.
ReplyDeleteeven hidden in hight grasses, you find them !
ReplyDeletebeautiful image Bob
Bob, a beautiful duck! Must be smart, lets someone else bring up the kids!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful :-)
ReplyDeleteawesome
ReplyDeleteGreat shot Bob!
ReplyDeleteHappy day Crissi
he has his eye on you Bib!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this information, Professor Bob. Gotta do a little more research now!
ReplyDeleteThat is cute. :) Great shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot.
ReplyDeletelovely photo
ReplyDeleteCute duck peeking at you over its back, Bob. I like the black head and black eye. I'm trying to wrap my head around the cuckoo duck, do the adults find each other and flock together? Do the chicks find their mothers after they leave the host mother's care so young? It would be fun to observe them.
ReplyDeleteI don't know, I shall try and work it out Hannah.
DeleteVery interesting and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEstaba intentando camuflarse, pero tu le viste y le hiciste una bonita foto.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Trickster!
ReplyDeleteIt is like a cuckoo ...
Beautiful feathers!
Big hug, Bob
Hello Bob!:) Such a pretty duck.:)
ReplyDeletecomme s'il couvait sur cette herbe
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo of the duck Bob.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend, greetings Tinie
Il se cache. Jolie photo.
ReplyDeleteHello Bob,
ReplyDeleteNice picture of this duck captured perfectly sharp, my compliments.
Best regards, Irma
Thank you for your comments Irma.
DeleteHello Bob, this is a new duck to me! It is a beauty! Great shot! I am sorry I am so late commenting, I've been away. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty duck!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I must add that I really LOVE your header image.
A beauty, coming from you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely duck.
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